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Title: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: naboo on 14 Sep 2020, 02:09 pm

Hi

Finished my X-LS build this weekend. Thanks to those who contributed to some of my questions on this forum, and to Danny for answering patiently each time. I'm not going to post a long build thread, but suffice to say, that it was a great experience for me and I learnt a helluva lot, especially about woodworking that I haven't really been into before. Below are some images.

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: naboo on 14 Sep 2020, 02:13 pm

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=214578)


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=214579)


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=214580)

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: naboo on 14 Sep 2020, 02:14 pm

Apologies, don't know why they are rotated  :duh:

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: mlundy57 on 14 Sep 2020, 02:47 pm

That happens to me when the file size is too large. If I open the picture in a photo editor then save a copy as a jpeg at reduced resolution (50%-80% of original) then upload the smaller file it appears right side up in the post.

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: Hobbsmeerkat on 14 Sep 2020, 03:03 pm

Cropped and rotated them for ya!  :thumb:
They look fantastic by the way! Really enjoy the look of the veneer!

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=214583&size=large)

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=214584&size=large)

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: Jmitchell3 on 14 Sep 2020, 03:18 pm

They look great!

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: Tyson on 14 Sep 2020, 03:19 pm

How do you like the sound?

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: Barryg443 on 14 Sep 2020, 03:25 pm

Very nice, I really like the black with your choice of veneer!  Well done sir!


Barry

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: AlexH on 14 Sep 2020, 03:51 pm

Well done indeed!

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: RonP on 14 Sep 2020, 04:03 pm

Quote from: Barryg443 on 14 Sep 2020, 03:25 pm

Very nice, I really like the black with your choice of veneer!  Well done sir!

Looks very sharp and classy!

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: MattSelinger on 14 Sep 2020, 05:14 pm

Your speakers look really sharp.  Nice job on them.  I finished an XL-S Encore build a couple of weeks ago and I am really enjoying listening to them.  The sound keeps getting better and I am really surprised (pleasantly) with the amount of low end these produce.  I did not expect that... I expected the clarity and detailed sound stage.... not so much was I expecting to hear such quality and clarity in the 40-50 hz area.  Amazing!!

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: Speaker Challenged on 15 Sep 2020, 12:29 am

Quote from: MattSelinger on 14 Sep 2020, 05:14 pm

Your speakers look really sharp.  Nice job on them.  I finished an XL-S Encore build a couple of weeks ago and I am really enjoying listening to them.  The sound keeps getting better and I am really surprised (pleasantly) with the amount of low end these produce.  I did not expect that... I expected the clarity and detailed sound stage.... not so much was I expecting to hear such quality and clarity in the 40-50 hz area.  Amazing!!

MattSelinger, I agree with your sentiment on the clarity and soundstage. I only have about 15 hours on mine so the bass is now coming in.

Naboo, they are looking sharp. Well done.
I have mine in gloss white.

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=214612)

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: Speaker Challenged on 15 Sep 2020, 12:49 am

Quote from: naboo on 14 Sep 2020, 02:09 pm

Hi

Finished my X-LS build this weekend. Thanks to those who contributed to some of my questions on this forum, and to Danny for answering patiently each time. I'm not going to post a long build thread, but suffice to say, that it was a great experience for me and I learnt a helluva lot, especially about woodworking that I haven't really been into before. Below are some images.

I finished mine this weekend too. :)

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: naboo on 15 Sep 2020, 04:09 am

Thank you all and thanks Hobbs for rotating the pics.

Speaker challenged, yours looks awesome too!

Someone asked about the sound - I think I can't improve on Matt Selinger's answer - that is spot on.

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: Speaker Challenged on 15 Sep 2020, 06:22 am

 :thumb:

Quote from: naboo on 15 Sep 2020, 04:09 am

Thank you all and thanks Hobbs for rotating the pics.

Speaker challenged, yours looks awesome too!

Someone asked about the sound - I think I can't improve on Matt Selinger's answer - that is spot on.

 :thumb:

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: Danny Richie on 15 Sep 2020, 01:35 pm

Wow! Nice work.  :thumb:

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: hawkeyejw on 15 Sep 2020, 01:39 pm

I love how you did the front baffle in gloss black, nicely done on that. The contrast with the veneered sides looks really good.

Title: Re: X-LS build finally finished
Post by: et_uptown on 16 Sep 2020, 02:56 pm

Those are gorgeous -- nicely done!